Episode Details

Today we’re talking about why the director for Multnomah County’s Preschool for All abruptly resigned, Mayor Keith Wilson’s executive order to comply with the Trump administration's mandates on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Portland Pickles’ lawsuit against Disney, and so much more. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is executive producer John Notarianni. 

Discussed in Today's Episode:  

• Portland Violated Former Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s Constitutional Rights, Judge Finds [OPB]
• Preschool for All Director Resigns After Being Tied to Preschool Accused of ‘Wasteful’ Spending [Oregonian]
• ‘Underwhelming’: Portland City Councilor Slams Mayor for Complying With Trump’s DEI Policy [KOIN] 
• How Disney May Have Just Gotten Itself out of a Trademark Infringement Portland Pickle [Oregonian]

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